Recount Blues in the Evergreen State?
As you know, we hate to boast, but the Crystal Ball was, to our knowledge, the only established, national political
A Look Back, A Look Forward
What an election! Whether you liked or disliked the outcome, surely you must agree that this contest will be remembered
GOP Increase House Numbers
Partisan redistricting and the overwhelming power of incumbency makes it such that many of the 435 House races each year
Republicans Enlarge Senate Majority
Building on the success from the 2002 midterm elections, the Crystal Ball correctly predicted 97 percent of Senate races. In
Bush Captures Second Term
It’s impossible to fully understand the results of the 2004 presidential election without first reexamining the 2000 results. The map
Four Statehouses Switch Parties
In eleven gubernatorial races spread out from coast to coast, the Crystal Ball accurately forecast at least nine, with the
The Final Predictions
As we conclude this amazing election campaign, we have just one question for our readers: When has an incumbent candidate
Wisoncsin Senate 2004
For years, Senator Russ Feingold has proven himself as a tenacious underdog who has always beat the odds. He squeaked
South Dakota Senate 2004
Aside from Democratic presidential candidate John Kerry, South Dakota Senator Tom Daschle sits atop the Republican hit list in this
South Carolina Senate 2004
With the retirement of Senator Ernest “Fritz” Hollings, the Republican Party has been poised to take this seat in one
Pennsylvania Senate 2004
In a state so closely divided, Republican Arlen Specter’s bid for reelection against Democratic challenger Joe Hoeffel has important implications
Oklahoma Senate 2004
With the retirement of Republican senator Don Nickles, an interesting contest has broken out between two self-described outsiders: physician and
North Carolina Senate 2004
With the upcoming Nov. 2 elections, Tar Heels have more on their minds than the presidential race. John Kerry’s running
Missouri Senate 2004
Missourians, as you may have heard from pundits, have the unique ability to refer to their home as a “microcosm”
Louisiana Senate 2004
With Louisiana’s open primary system, the slate of candidates facing voters on Election Day isn’t as simple as one Democrat